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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  2. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  12. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  13. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  14. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  15. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  16. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  17. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  18. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  19. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  20. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
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